3D-Adjustable Solar Panel Clamp Support Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional solar panel mounting structures require precise dimensions and result in excessive material usage and lengthy installation times due to their inflexible design.

Innovation Solution

A solar panel mounting assembly with an arm support assembly that includes a top aperture and threaded cavity aperture, allowing for vertical adjustment and three-dimensional positioning of the clamp assembly, using a base stud that can be installed in a factory or field setting, and featuring slots for adjustable clamping and fastening to accommodate solar panels on various surfaces.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional mounting structures are used, then solar panels can be installed, but precise dimensions are required and material usage is excessive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to different installation surfacesVSAvoidmaterial usage
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting structure incorporates adjustable components including a telescopic arm with adjustable length, a rotatable connection between the arm and support, and an adjustable clamp mechanism. These dynamic features allow the structure to adapt to various installation surfaces and angles while using only the necessary amount of material for each specific application, eliminating the need for excessive material to cover all possible scenarios.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting structure is designed as a universal system that can be applied to different installation surfaces (roofs, walls, ground) and configurations. The adjustable arm, rotatable connections, and versatile clamp mechanisms enable a single design to serve multiple functions and locations, replacing the need for multiple specialized mounting structures and reducing overall material consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If conventional mounting structures are used, then solar panels can be installed, but installation time is extensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation easeVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The dynamic adjustability of the mounting structure allows installers to quickly adapt the system to different surfaces and requirements without complex measurements and customizations. The telescopic arm can be easily extended or retracted, the connection can be rotated to different angles, and the clamp can be adjusted to fit various panel positions, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining ease of operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting structure is designed with pre-configured adjustable mechanisms that can be quickly deployed in the field. The arm, connection, and clamp components are prepared in advance with built-in adjustment capabilities, allowing installers to make rapid modifications on-site without extensive preparation or customization work.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of manufacture

If fixed-dimensional mounting structures are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different surfaces is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemanufacturing simplicityVSAvoidadaptability to installation surfaces
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting structure incorporates adjustable components (telescopic arm, rotatable connection, adjustable clamp) that can be manufactured using standard processes while providing dynamic adaptability. The arm length can be adjusted in the field, the connection can rotate to different angles, and the clamp can be positioned at various locations, allowing a single manufactured design to adapt to different surfaces without requiring complex custom manufacturing for each application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting structure is divided into separate adjustable segments (base support, telescopic arm, rotatable connection, clamp assembly) that can be manufactured independently using standard processes. Each segment maintains simplicity in manufacturing while the combination of segments provides overall adaptability through their adjustable interfaces and connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS10088201B2Support assemblies for solar energy panels
Publication Date: 2018.10.02 PEGASUS SOLAR INC
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AI summary

Solar panel mounting assemblies having an arm support assembly for supporting a clamp assembly above an installation surface through a base and a base stud and configured to allow the clamp assembly to be adjusted in three dimensions while installing a solar panel module.